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If Outdoor Eyes helps to improve your photography or motivates you to participate in an outdoor adventure, then it has fulfilled its purpose. Enjoy this month's issue.Philip "PT" Tulin

Two new exciting topics have been added to the forum: 1. A photography assignment topic for members to share and learn about photographing a specific assignment subject. 2. A digital editing assignment topic for members to share and learn techniques on digital editing.
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Whatever you decided to buy for hiking, your boots are the most important piece of gear to make your
hiking pleasurable. If you have uncomfortable hiking boots that don't rise to the occasion, you will be greatly disappointed. And usually, you will be stuck with those hiking boots until you return from your trip.TopHow to choose hiking boots. »

Ordinary photos of dull subjects do actually sell, but the dramatic shots generally have an unusual
element that makes them stand out from the crowd. They are well-composed. They carry no excess baggage. One of the best photos I've seen was taken many years ago in New York Central Station (1928) It's quite famous and you've probably seen it. Sunlight streams in through the windows dominating the scene, while people mill about the expansive floor in a hustle-bustle atmosphere. TopDramatic photographs sell. »

I opened the camera back.... only to discover the film had not been rewound into the film canister.
Fearing the worst, I took the film to a local developer and returned a couple of hours later. Well, as I feared, there were no pictures of the eagle in the tree, only of him flying away.TopBe completely sure. »

I love to be out and about in the early morning hours, camera in hand, photo jacket pockets filled with
lenses and filters, tripod slung across my back. The anticipation of finding that special shot, an unusual or beautiful picture, gives rise to excitement as I start out on my hike or "hunt" as a friend describes my photo shoots. But a few months ago disaster struck. I broke my foot! Weeks hobbled by – and one morning I awoke with a bad case of cabin fever.Top
Cabin fever and feisty birds! »

Don't ever start on your hike without a plan. A plan consists of what time you are going to start, what
time you are going to arrive at a certain place, what time you plan on starting back and what time you plan on arriving. Always plan your hike to lower the risk of danger. It doesn't take a lot of time and you will be well prepared.
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How to plan a hike. »

The 4th Outdoor Eyes photography contest will begin on February 4th and last for 2 weeks.
The 3 winning photographers will receive a free year's membership to The Gallery. There are three categories to enter in - Wildlife, Macro and Landscape. Top
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